Ukraine Downs 182 Drones and Missiles in Mass Russian Attack
The Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting 182 drones out of 217 launched, along with three Kh-31P/Kh-59 aviation missiles and six “Banderol” munitions during an early Saturday morning attack. Russian forces targeted the Kyiv and Odesa regions utilizing Iskander-M and S-400 ballistic missiles, jet-powered Shaheds, and decoy drones launched from multiple Russian regions and occupied…
In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russian forces launched a massive drone and missile barrage against Ukraine early on Saturday, Aug. 22, targeting key infrastructure in Kyiv and Odesa. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Ukrainian defenses successfully neutralized 182 drones, three aviation missiles, and six loitering munitions, with direct hits recorded at 41 locations and debris falls at 12.
The attacks originated from multiple Russian regions and sea areas, including Kursk, Bryansk, Belgorod, Orel, and Rostov, as well as the Black Sea, occupied Donetsk, and occupied Crimea. The Ukrainian government had previously warned citizens about potential Russian strikes ahead of the country's 35th Independence Day on Aug. 24.
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